Tetra­aqua­{1-[(1H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-1-yl)meth­yl]-1H-imidazole}­sulfato­manganese(II) dihydrate [Mn(SO4)(C10H9N5)(H2O)4]·2H2O
2011

Study of a Manganese Complex with a Benzotriazole Ligand

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Author Information

Author(s): Wang Ying, Sun Ying-Ying

Primary Institution: The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University

Hypothesis

To explore complexes with novel structures using a specific ligand and manganese sulfate.

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a manganese complex with a distorted octahedral geometry.

Supporting Evidence

  • The manganese ion is surrounded by five oxygen atoms and one nitrogen atom.
  • The complex exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination geometry.
  • Hydrogen bonds stabilize the molecular configuration.

Takeaway

The researchers made a new manganese compound using a special chemical, and it has a unique shape.

Methodology

The ligand was reacted with manganese sulfate in methanol and water, and crystals were obtained after four weeks.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811022197

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